Computers and the elderly

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general wellbeingThe computer classes at Samvedna Senior Centre are a big hit with our members. From grand dads to great grand moms we have a whole generation of seniors coming to our centre for the computer classes. Seniors want to learn computers for various reasons, while for some it is a learning experience for others it is a way of staying in touch with their families and friends.

For the slightly younger seniors learning computers is important so that they can enable themselves technically for second careers and also setup their business online.

Our visit to Home for the Aged

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img1As a part of our monthly outing program, Samvedna Activity Centre members and staff decided to spread joy and love by visiting an old age home for the less privileged in Mehrauli, and celebrating the festival of lights with them.

We received a warm welcome by the residents of the home. Initially our hosts were a little reserved but with time they developed a comfort level with us and started participating in the activities we had planned. We exchanged stories, and sang and danced together.

30 Diwali Gift Ideas for Senior Citizens

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Colorful lamps lit through the nightfall, crackers rocket the sky, people exchange gifts and happiness. Diwali is a festival of fervor and celebration. Family members gather to celebrate this auspicious festival together. It is the time to seek blessings from the most important members of our family. For all the blessings our elderly shower on us we should also show our love and respect for them.

#SpendDiwaliWithElders Photo Contest

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Diwali BlogDiwali is round the corner! The festive season is a time to bond and celebrate with those we love, and spread happiness.

We at Samvedna are running a campaign #SpendDiwaliWithElders to start a movement to encourage people to spend this Diwali with their elders, and make that extra effort to make them feel special.

Join us in spreading this message by participating in the #SpendDiwaliWithElders contest.

 

CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS IN ELDERLY IN INDIA

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India is going through a major demographic transition with the rapid swelling of the senior population. Low birth rates coupled with longer life expectancies push the population to an ageing one. According to census 2011, 8.6 % of India’s population is 60 years and above.

Ageing process is not only affected by the physiological changes in the body but also by changes in the psychosocial conditions. Being mentally healthy not only means absence of any psychological condition but the optimum use of our cognitive functions and an optimistic thought process.

REMEMBERING THE FATHER OF THE NATION ON WORLD ELDERS DAY

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DSC02922October 1st is celebrated as World Elder’s Day and Samvedna celebrated the occasion with its members with lots of fun filled activities. We also commemorated Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary as the following day was Gandhi Jayanti.

A painting competition was organized for our members in which they had to make a sketch of Gandhi Ji. The competitive spirit of our members was evident by the fine sketches each one of them made. In the background we played melodious songs of Geeta Dutt and it was a visual treat to see everyone humming to the songs and drawing their sketches in a very relaxed atmosphere.